Mix the flax with the aquafaba, and set aside to gel for a couple of minutes.

Add the almond flour, salt, sugar and spices (if using) and coconut oil to a mixing bowl. Stir to combine.

Add the flax gel and mix well, using your hands to make a ball of dough (if still crumbly add water 1 tablespoon at a time).

Press into an 8 inch greased pie dish with your hands (it doesn’t roll very well at that size, hand forming the crust is easier). We reserved a little of the pastry to roll and make cutout shapes for the top.

Fill with pre-cooked fruit of choice. We used apple and cranberry – the berries really complimented the almond crust flavour (cherries would also be fab!) Add a teaspoon of cinnamon if desired.